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Specialist - Medical Editor

2-4 years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Specialist - Medical Editor
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Category: Medical
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Id: R-79609

Company Overview:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly is committed to improving the understanding and management of diseases, delivering life-changing medicines, and giving back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We seek individuals determined to make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to a healthier future.

Position Description:
The Specialist - Medical Editor will play a key role in Lilly's Medical Affairs Quality team by ensuring promotional and medical (non-promotional) materials adhere to the highest quality standards. This includes copyediting, proofreading, and ensuring compliance with Lilly's Customer Information Quality (CIQ) and Medical Content Approval (MCA) processes. The role requires working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and medical teams, to drive accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Copyedit and Proofread Materials:

    • Review promotional and medical (non-promotional) materials for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and adherence to Lilly’s CIQ and MCA requirements.

    • Ensure the use of appropriate templates, checklists, and style guides (e.g., AMA Manual of Style, Chicago Manual of Style).

    • Identify and correct flaws in logic, flow, and readability.

    • Validate scientific references and ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines.

  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:

    • Partner with marketing, medical teams, and other stakeholders to support the review, approval, and management of content.

    • Attend review meetings and provide insights to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.

    • Communicate effectively to address feedback and clarify content-related queries.

  • Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement:

    • Uphold Lilly’s procedures, processes, and quality standards.

    • Support corrective actions to address recurring issues and track deviations in collaboration with CIQ/MCA Leads.

    • Identify opportunities for process improvements and share best practices across teams.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Utilize tools and platforms such as Veeva Vault, project management software (e.g., Wrike, MS Project), and other digital solutions to manage and track projects.

    • Maintain audit readiness by ensuring materials meet compliance and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • 2-4 years of experience as an editor, copyeditor, or proofreader of promotional and medical (non-promotional) content in publishing, marketing, communications, advertising agencies, or the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Familiarity with various style guides, including AMA Manual of Style and Chicago Manual of Style.

  • Solid understanding of scientific and medical terminology.

  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific, health, communications, or technology-related field.

Additional Preferences:

  • In-depth knowledge of the US CIQ/MCA framework, procedures, and tools such as Veeva Vault, Wrike, and MS Project.

  • Experience with Medical Affairs communications deliverables (e.g., slide decks, HCP or patient materials).

  • Familiarity with clinical pharmacology and therapeutic areas such as neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, or endocrinology.

Other Information:

  • Location: Lilly Capability Center India (LCCI), Bangalore.

  • Lilly is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities as part of the application process.

Why Join Lilly?

  • Be part of a passionate team committed to improving lives through innovative medical solutions.

  • Enjoy a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment.

  • Grow your career with continuous learning and development opportunities.

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about medical communication, and eager to contribute to improving global healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Lilly!